Health Factory Nano Iron

The usual daily amount is 30 to 60 ml, taken on an empty stomach and held in the mouth for about a minute before swallowing. A 30 ml serving is equal to 14 mg iron bisglycinate, which is 100% of the daily reference intake. Many people start at 30 ml a day. If your practitioner has advised a higher-strength iron supplement, you may take 30 ml twice a day. Any higher amount should only be used under the guidance of a nutritionist or healthcare practitioner.

Children:

• Up to 2 years: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) per day
• 2 to 6 years: 10 ml (1 tablespoon) per day
• 6 to 12 years: 20 ml (2 tablespoons) per day

If you are unsure about supplementing a child, a nutritionist or healthcare practitioner can advise whether it is needed and at what amount.

Most people find Nano Iron far easier to tolerate than conventional iron. Because it is held in the mouth and absorbs through the soft tissue there, far less iron passes through the gut, which is where the constipation, nausea and dark stools associated with ordinary iron supplements usually come from. Those effects are largely caused by unabsorbed iron sitting in the digestive tract. Individual responses vary, so if you have persistent symptoms, speak to a nutritionist or healthcare practitioner.

Ferritin reflects your iron stores, and it usually takes at least three months of daily supplementation to see a meaningful change, assuming there are no other underlying issues. Ferritin is best read alongside the other markers in a full blood count rather than on its own. If you are supplementing because of low ferritin, have your levels checked before and during, with a practitioner, so you can see how you are responding.

It is always best to take them on an empty stomach, about 20 - 30 minutes before eating. It's recommended to hold the product in your mouth for a few minutes before swallowing to help aid absoption through the soft tissue in the mouth (swirl it around in your mouth). Most people take their Nano products first thing in the morning or in the evening.

Nano minerals can be taken one after the other without any problem. Best to take on an empty stomach, 20 minutes before food. Hold in the mouth for a minute or so before swallowing (ideal is to swish it around in the mouth). Always read the label. QR codes also contain important information.

Nano Iron is pure elemental iron: iron atoms suspended in water, not bound to a salt or compound. That makes it highly absorbable, because your body does not have to break down a compound to release the iron first. Conventional iron supplements are bound to salts that must be broken down in the gut, and much of the dose is never absorbed. Because far less iron reaches the gut with Nano Iron, most people find it much gentler than conventional supplements.

Yes, Nano Iron does not include any animal compounds and has NOT been extracted from any animal source. The Health Factory gets their iron from the same place that plants get it: the ground. They use only 99.99% pure iron and pure water to create these products.

It is not always necessary with the Nano Iron to take Vitamin C (which it is with most other forms of iron supplements) as the way Nano Iron is absorbed is different than a regular supplement. However, Vitamin C does also contribute to how the body uses the iron, not only how it absorbs it, so supplementing Vitamin C concurrently can often be helpful.

This varies from person to person. Some people notice an improvement in energy within the first week or two, though this is not guaranteed and iron stores take longer to rebuild. As a general guide, allow a few weeks. If you are not noticing any change, you may be taking too much or too little, or there may be another factor involved, so it is worth checking with a healthcare practitioner.

Yes, Nano Iron is a great way for children to increase their iron intake. Iron is very important for children as it contributes to normal cognative development of children. Nano Iron is colourless, odourless and tasteless -- like water. So there is no difficult swallowing (like there is with pills) and no weird flavours. While young children might not understand the idea of holding the water in their mouth before swallowing, that's fine. They should still get good absorbtion of the iron particles in their upper digestive tract.

You can store it at room temperature but please do not take it out of its dark violet glass bottle (bottle looks nearly black but its actually dark violet glass with properties that help protect and extend the shelf life of the contents. It can be left on a countertop (with the top on) -- it does not need to be kept in a dark place. Nor do you need to refridgerate it. We recommend using the product within 12 months of opening it.

Iron needs often rise during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and some people who struggle with conventional iron supplements find Nano Iron easier to take. Always check with your midwife, nutritionist or healthcare practitioner before taking any iron supplement during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the amount is right for you.

We've never had any reports that Nano Iron has caused any teeth staining. As the particle size of the iron is so small that it will not reflect light (rendering it invisible to the human eye) we believe it stands to reason that it should not colour teeth as it, itself, has no colour.

For a small number of people, Nano Iron may not bring the improvement they expected. First, look at how you feel rather than test numbers alone: are symptoms like tiredness, pale skin or poor sleep improving? Then check you are taking the right amount, on an empty stomach, held in the mouth before swallowing. Absorption can also be affected by certain medications and by other nutrient levels. If it still is not working after a few weeks, consult a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner who can look at the fuller picture.

Low iron can affect how much oxygen we are able to transport in our blood, as iron is used to produce red blood cells, which store and carry oxygen. Fewer red blood cells than is normal will affect our energy levels, cause fatigue, breathing difficulties, affect mood and tiredness and may reduce our immune system function, making us more prone to infections.

Iron can contribute to normal cognitive function, the ability of the body to produce energy, creation of healthy red blood cells, the transport of oxygen by the blood, normal function of the immune system and normal cognitive development in children.